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Louisville Sports Commission Extends Registration Deadline for Half Marathon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
Lisa Mills
Louisville Sports Commission
502.587.7767 / 502.689.2976
Louisville Sports Commission Extends Registration Deadline for Half Marathon
Louisville, KY – November 3, 2011 – Louisville Sports Commission announced today that it is extending the registration deadline for its half marathon thru November 7.
“Based on the high level of interest our inaugural November 12 Half Marathon is receiving, we decided to extend the registration deadline through November 7,” said Louisville Sports Commission Executive Director Karl Schmitt. "We currently have 2,600 registered and we continue to see more registrations daily."
The race will start at 8:00 a.m. at Preston and Witherspoon Streets and will finish at the Belvedere. Complimentary Consumer’s Choice coffee and hot chocolate will be offered at the start and finish lines; Bearno’s Pizza will be offered at the finish line. And, for runners 21 and over, BBC Beer will also be offered at the finish line. Other race perks include long-sleeve Adidas Tech Shirts, Louisville Pure Tap Water, Powerade from local Coca-Cola Bottlers, refreshments from Nancy’s Bagel Grounds and live entertainment along the course.
To commemorate its inaugural Half Marathon, the Louisville Sports Commission will provide runners 21 years and older a medal that has been hand-dipped in the Maker’s Mark tradition, providing a unique twist not found find anywhere else.
The Half Marathon will also include the Anthem Corporate Challenge competition, with each team consisting of three to five participants for the 13.1-mile course. Results will be computed by totaling a team’s three fastest (out of a possible five) finish times.
Additionally, the Louisville pure tap® 5K race will feature a run through downtown Louisville with a great view of the Ohio River and a free t-shirt to the first 500 registrants. This family-friendly race, which will begin at 7:30, will offer age-group awards. Registrations for the pure tap® 5K continues through race day.
Packet pick-up is November 10 and 11 at the Galt House Hotel’s Lily Room. The event is open to both runners and walkers. To register, or for more information, log on to www.lscmarathon.com.
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ABOUT LOUISVILLE SPORTS COMMISSION
The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to create a legacy of economic and social vitality through sports. LSC attracts and hosts sporting events and activities that have a positive economic impact on Louisville, enhance the area’s image as a premier sports destination, promote healthy lifestyles and improve the quality of life for community members of all ages. More information is available online at www.louisvillesports.org and www.facebook.com/louisvillesportscommission.
